In Brief
Petitioners who secured postgraduate medical seats in the first round of All India Quota counselling challenged changes made mid-cycle by the Medical Council of India's notice of 09.04.2018. The notice made previously ineligible candidates (who had not reported or resigned) eligible for the second round and allowed first-round allottees a two-day retention window post-second-round results. The Supreme Court dismissed the petitions, holding that regulatory changes aimed at preventing seat-blocking practices do not violate legal rights merely by reducing competition prospects. The Court vacated its interim order staying seat reversion and directed States to conduct fresh second-round counselling after receiving reverted unfilled All India Quota seats."
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